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Highlights
Pet Friendly
- Snow removal
- Fenced in back yard
Location
4542 Meadow Valley Dr, West Des Moines, IA 50265, USA
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Property Overview
4542 Meadow Valley Dr offers a blend of spacious living and desirable amenities, making it ideal for a variety of lifestyles. The layout facilitates both comfortable daily living and entertaining, while the outdoor spaces enhance relaxation and recreation. Conveniently located near local shops and parks, the property presents a well-rounded option in West Des Moines.
This summary uses Zumper’s proprietary data. “Things you’ll love” and “Great for” are based on our internal analyses of market trends and renter insights.
Things you’ll love
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Amenities for 4542 Meadow Valley Dr
Community
| Cats OK | Dogs OK |
Grounds
| Outdoor Space |
Units, floor plans, amenities, dimensions, details, availability, and prices may be approximate and subject to change. Please contact a community representative for more information.
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One-time.
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REQUIRED FEES
Security Deposit
One-time. Refundable.
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Dog Policy
Allowed
Cat Policy
Allowed
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About 4542 Meadow Valley Dr
4 bedroom, 2.5 bathroom home in West Des Moines has open floor plan, formal dining room right off the kitchen, seating area in kitchen, sliding glass doors in dining room that lead to deck. Largest bedroom has attached bathroom. Fenced in back yard. Resident responsible for all utilities, lawn care and snow removal. You can schedule a showing and/or fill out application via our website at topshelfiowa com When applying make sure to upload all proof income and a photo ID, if you do not provide all pertinent information your application will not be processed. Fully completed applications are processed in the order they are received. Application fee is $49 per person. Everyone 18 and over is required to fill out an application and are subject to credit, criminal and eviction background check. *All information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed and is subject to change. All Top Shelf Property Management residents are enrolled in the Resident Benefits Package (RBP) for $49.50 per month which includes liability insurance from A+ carrier, credit building to help boost the resident’s credit score, up to $1M Identity Theft Protection, HVAC air filter delivery helping to keep your HVAC system running on less energy (for applicable properties), move-in concierge service that with one call sets up your required utility services, our best-in-class resident rewards program, and much more! More details can be found on our website under RBP. Please NOTE that this property is managed by TOP SHELF Property Management. If you are asked to send money to anyone vs paying on Top Shelfs resident portal it is a scam. Please make sure to call us FIRST 515-664-8252! Lease length 12-Month Standard Section 8 is unavailable at this time Smoking is not permitted on the property
Property highlights
We compared every listing in the surrounding area to determine which amenities are most common. If a building lacks an amenity that most others in the area have, it is a con. If a building has an amenity most others in the area do not, it is a pro. Similarly, price, schools, and size are calculated relative to the size, price, and distance to schools of the other properties nearby.How 4542 Meadow Valley Dr compares to other nearby properties.
Positives
- More space
- The 4-bedroom is 662 sqft larger than other listings nearby
- Images Available
- There are at least 10 photos of this address
Considerations
- Greater distance from middle schools
- The nearest middle school is farther than 2 miles away
- No in-unit dishwasher
- Dishwashers aren't available
- No laundry facilities available
- This property doesn't offer on-site or in-unit washers and dryers
Address details
| Zip code | 50265 |
|---|---|
| Type | House for rent |
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Rent trends in West Des Moines
4-bedroom apartments at 4542 Meadow Valley Dr cost about 4% more than the average rent price for 4-bedroom apartments in West Des Moines.
Median rents as of Apr 4 2026.
West Des Moines
| Month | Median Rent |
|---|---|
| April 2024 | $2,593 |
| May 2024 | $2,593 |
| June 2024 | $2,593 |
| July 2024 | $2,593 |
| August 2024 | $2,593 |
| September 2024 | $2,593 |
| October 2024 | $2,593 |
| November 2024 | $2,593 |
| December 2024 | $2,593 |
| January 2025 | $2,593 |
| February 2025 | $2,557 |
| March 2025 | $2,400 |
| April 2025 | $2,449 |
| May 2025 | $2,489 |
| June 2025 | $2,493 |
| July 2025 | $2,447 |
| August 2025 | $2,400 |
| September 2025 | $2,442 |
| October 2025 | $2,418 |
| November 2025 | $2,350 |
| December 2025 | $2,148 |
| January 2026 | $2,166 |
| February 2026 | $2,367 |
| March 2026 | $2,395 |
| April 2026 | $2,395 |
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Bedrooms
4+ bedroomsRent-to-income ratio
30%
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$99,800/yr
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Schools near 4542 Meadow Valley Dr
Learning Resource Center
3550 mills civic parkway
west des moines, IA, 50265
PKPublic
Jordan Creek Elementary School
4105 fuller rd
west des moines, IA, 50265
PK, K-6Public
A-
Olmsted Elementary School
7110 prairie ave
urbandale, IA, 50322
PK, K-5Public
B-
Ruby Van Meter
710 28th st
des moines, IA, 50312
K-12Public
Grant Ragan Elementary School
645 ne dartmoor dr
waukee, IA, 50263
PK, K-5Public
A
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Neighborhood
NEIGHBORHOOD VIBE
Peaceful and quiet
Noise-canceling headphones not required in this mostly noise free area.
Getting around West Des Moines near 4542 Meadow Valley Dr
Walking
5/10
Some shops and stores are within a few minutes.
Driving
9/10
Commuting is easy with multiple accessible routes and plenty of parking.
Transit
2/10
FYI, there are little to no public transit options within walking distance.
Points of interest for 4542 Meadow Valley Dr, West Des Moines
Groceries
4/10
The nearest general grocery store is within a 15-to-20 minute walk.
Shopping
5/10
Several fashion stores are within a short walk.
Cafes
4/10
The closest café is within a 15-minute walk, and there are a few other cafés within walking distance.
Restaurants
4/10
Some restaurants are within walking distance.
Primary schools
5/10
The closest elementary school is within a 15-to-20-minute walk.
High schools
5/10
The closest high school is within a 15-to-20-minute walk.
Parks
3/10
Very few or no parks in the area.
Nightlife
2/10
Few bars are within walking distance.
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